The 50 most interesting players in European hoops: Nos. 20-11

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13. Georgios Printezis, PF, Olympiacos

Printezis is the European version of Karl Malone — he may never be the true definition of a superstar, but he consistently delivers the same two-way sturdiness, night after night, and he’s been doing it for years with no signs of slowing down. A throwback to the traditional European big man, Printezis has one of the most well-rounded and dangerous post games in the sport, and he pairs that with a decent outside stroke and deceptive quickness that allows him to defend well in space. He’s the lynchpin of what Olympiacos tries to do on both ends, a steady hand that can guide the offense, and a versatile defender that sets the tone for the whirring cyclone of limbs that is the Oly defense. One of Euroleague’s standard-bearers, Printezis returns for 2017-2018 looking to once again lead Olympiacos to a shot at a Euroleague title. This list wouldn’t be complete without him.

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